Simbavati River Lodge

Luxury riverside tented safari lodge located in the Kruger’s Timbavati Private Game Reserve.

Set on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River, Simbavati River Lodge can be found in one of Kruger National Park’s most sought-after locations and offers exceptional game viewing. This is where you become immersed in a world of wildebeests, waterbucks, and warthogs as you watch from the lodge’s perfectly placed dining area. Daily game drives will take you deeper into the savannah bushveld where Africa’s big five are all known to roam, most notably leopard, and also wild dog. It’s also a birdwatcher’s paradise with as many as 360 species of bird life documented.

It’s a classic safari experience complete with a couple of contemporary twists to ensure your every whim is catered for. Where else could you watch elephants and giraffes before settling in for an afternoon of spa treatments or enjoying a work-out at the gym?

Safari tents, some with solar heated plunge pools, provide all the comfort you need right next to a flood-lit waterhole.

As dusk falls over Timbavati, thoughts turn to night drives and star gazing. The lodge lounge is the perfect place for delicious dinners or you can dine alfresco as the lights come on over the river. Alternatively, you can sit at a candle-lit table within the open-air boma. What better way to rekindle romance in the wilds of Africa other than round an open fire.

As you settle into your luxury safari tent and listen to the sounds of the bush, you’ll understand why we recommend you stay at Simbavati River Lodge for a minimum of two nights. This is a South African experience that deserves to be savoured slowly, an ideal way to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with nature.